ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Weekly

Published on January 29, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


This week found the Stingrays in Beaumont, Texas as they visited the Wildcatters for three games in three days. They ended the weekend earning four of the possible six points going 2-1-0.

On Thursday, the Stingrays were off to a fast start scoring three unanswered goals in the first period. Nate Kiser scored his third of the season and second in as many games. Goalie Davis Parley flew down from Hershey in time for the game and finished the night stopping 47 of 49 shots as six different Stingrays contributed to the 6-2 victory. Peter Szabo had a season-high three assists in the night and Stephen Werner was credited with the game-winning goal, his second of the year.

Friday night was unfortunately a different story as Texas downed the Stingrays 6-3. Jarrett Konkle had a goal in the effort, his fifth of the season and first since coming back from hand surgery.

The team did end the weekend on a high note defeating Texas 4-3 in overtime on Saturday night. Matt Stefanishion scored two goals in the game, including the tying goal at 12:11 of the third and Donny Grover notched the game-winner just 30 seconds into overtime. Evan Schwabe had a goal as well, which gave him a total of five points in the three games against Texas on two goals and three assists.

Team News:

The Stingrays are 23-16-3 for 49 points. The Rays are in tied with the Augusta Lynx for fourth place in the division, just five points down from division-leading Gwinnett Gladiators and Texas Wildcatters.

The Stingrays are tied for 4th place in the conference and 8th in the league.

The Rays are 7-2-1 in their last ten games and currently have a one-game winning streak as they head into this weekend's games at Gwinnett and Columbia.

Davis Parley made his AHL debut on Wednesday night with the Hershey Bears. He stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Bears 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Phantoms.

Ryan Bennett was traded to the Long Beach Ice Dogs last week for future considerations.

After nose surgery, Cam McCaffrey was activated off the 3-day IR on Thursday. He had one assist over the three games in Texas.

The Stingrays rank 2nd at home on the power play converting 23.2% of the time, but are 23rd on the road only converting 11.2%. Overall, the Rays are 6th with a 17.8%.

For the penalty kill, the Stingrays are 20th at home with 81.1%, 7th on the road with 86.7% and 11th overall with 83.9%

The Rays are 5-0 on the road when leading after the first period and 9-0 when leading after the second.

With the overtime win, the Stingrays remain undefeated this season in extra time winning five games.

The Rays continue to be the nice guys on the ice, averaging only 17.8 PIMs a game, which ties them for last place in the league with Columbia.

Davis Parley ranks first in wins with 21, is second in minutes (2150), and saves (1100) and first in overtime wins (5).

The South Carolina Stingrays would like to announce that West Ashley Pivotal Fitness is now the official practice facility of the American Biker Ice Dolls. They will be practicing every Sunday afternoon from 5 - 6 p.m. for the remainder of the season. Pivotal Fitness has locations in both West Ashley and Summerville with each location offering members a variety of classes, cardio equipment and weights. Pivotal Fitness is open 24 hours a day Monday through Friday beginning at 5am on Monday and ending at 10 pm on Friday. It is also open Saturdays from 8am - 8 pm and Sundays from noon to 6 pm. Choose Pivotal Fitness for all your fitness needs. The American Biker Ice Dolls did. For more information, contact Pivotal Fitness directly at 843-571-5858 in West Ashley and 843-486-5540 in Summerville.

Fans, purchase your tickets now to the Stingrays next home game. It's Faith and Fun Night on February 10th with a special 5 p.m. start time and FREE post-game concert with Big Daddy Weave. Come out and watch your Stingrays play the Dayton Bombers. For more information about Faith and Fun Night contact Chris Lynch at the Stingrays front office at 744-2248 x1214 or through email at chris.lynch@stingrayshockey.com.

Stingrays Neighborhood Watch:

Come out to the Berkeley County YMCA tonight as Josh Anderson and Evan Schwabe will play racquetball and sign autographs.

On Tuesday night, Matt Stefanishion and Stephen Werner will be heading to Cap'n Roberts Dive from 5 -7 p.m. to eat dinner with members of the navy and sign autographs.

Peter Szabo and Evan Schwabe will be at Nativity School in James Island on Wednesday afternoon to help teach the students more about hockey.

The Numbers:

Record: 23-16-3 (49 points)

Home: 12-8-2

Away: 11-8-1

Goals: Matt Reid (17)

Assists: Peter Szabo (27)

Points: T - Cail MacLean and Matt Reid (40)

Shots: Reid (119)

Penalty Minutes: Nate Kiser (133)

Power Play Goals: MacLean (10)

Power Play Assists: Evan Schwabe (17)

Power Play Points: Schwabe (22)

Short Handed Goals: T - Reid and Brendan Bernakevitch (3)

Short Handed Assists: Cam McCaffrey (3)

Short Handed Points: McCaffrey (5)

Game Winners: MacLean and Bernakevitch (3)

Wins: Davis Parley (21)

GAA: Parley (3.29)

SPCT: Parley (.903)

Plus/Minus: Matt Stefanishion (plus-11)

This Week: The Stingrays have the week off before playing in Gwinnett on Friday and in Columbia on Saturday.

February 2, 2007

Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center

7:35 p.m.

South Carolina at Gwinnett

The Stingrays play the Gwinnett Gladiators for the sixth time this season. The Rays are 1-3-1 against the Gladiators with the one win a 5-4 overtime victory on November 7th.

February 3, 2007

Carolina Coliseum

7:05 p.m.

South Carolina at Columbia

The Rays and Inferno meet up for their 10th meeting this season on Saturday night. The Stingrays are 7-2 this year when playing Columbia. After this game, the two teams will meet up just one more time, at the North Charleston Coliseum on March. 6th.

Fans don't forget you that all the play-by-play action can be heard live with Voice of the Rays Mike Kelly online at www.stingrayshockey.com.

Discounted group tickets, birthday packages, Kids Club information and fundraiser opportunities are available by calling (843) 744-2248 or by visiting online at www.stingrayshockey.com.

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